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Bud Grant, legendary Minnesota Vikings coach, was remembered with touching words from his son, Mike, and two former players at a memorial service at Grace Church in Eden Prairie on…
Harry Peter “Bud” Grant Jr., age 95, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 11. Bud was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; son, Bruce; and…
Bud Grant, the legendary head coach, who led the Minnesota Vikings to four Super Bowls and was revered by generations of Vikings fans, has died. He was 95. Grant, the…
Linda R. Soderlund, age 78, Apple Valley, passed away on Feb. 9, 2023. Preceded in death by husband of 32 years, Dennis Soderlund, and parents Raymond and Margaret. Survived by…
Thomas Reid Bracher, age 76 of Chaska, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, surrounded by family members. Born Jan. 20, 1947, he is preceded in death by his parents Richard…
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Matthew P. Pellowski, 54, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, due to a tragic snowmobile accident. Matt was born on…
Brent Levi Rickenbach, 59, of Chanhassen, died peacefully in his home on Friday, Feb. 3. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; children, Emily, Levi, and Sarah Rickenbach; parents, Richard…
Ruth Kelly Hustad, of Eden Prairie, passed away on Jan. 14, 2023, in Edina, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early September. Our beloved Mom and Gram (Ruth, “Ruthie,…
Arthur G. (“Art”) Peterson, 84, of Eden Prairie, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Jan. 17, 2023. Son of Adolph and Flossie (Hawes) Peterson, Art grew up on a…
Robert (Bob) John Hamilton of Savage, formerly of Eden Prairie, passed away suddenly on Jan. 15, 2023, at age 65 from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was preceded in death…
Fred Chung-man Ho, 74, of Eden Prairie died Jan. 7, 2023 after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Fred came to the U.S. in…
Christine Caroline Mulder, born June 27, 1976, passed on Dec. 20, 2022. She is survived by her parents, Ken and Sharon Mulder, brother, Reyer Mulder, sister-in-law Kelly Mulder, and niece…
James John Skranka, age 79, of Eden Prairie, died unexpectedly on Dec. 21, 2022, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dawn, mother, Helen, father, Albert,…
In this tribute, George Adzick remembers Bill Holte, who passed away last month at the age of 97, as a beloved teacher, coach, and friend. Adzick holds dear the memories…
Lavern G. “Vern” Johnson, age 90, of Annandale, died Saturday, Dec. 24, at English Rose Suites in Edina. Vern was born Oct. 12, 1932, in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, to George…
Mary Ellen (Kilkelly) Connaughty of Eden Prairie passed away on Dec. 25, 2022, at the age of 90. Preceded in death by daughter Patricia. Survived by husband of 67 years…
David Lee Kottke passed away due to pancreatic cancer on Nov. 29, 2022, in Fortuna, California. He spent his childhood outside, exploring Eden Prairie, and worked at Hot Rockin’ 104…
Wayne Jacob Gregoire passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 19, 2022, at his home in Eden Prairie, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on April 15, 1942,…
Keith Duane Anderson, age 65, of Eden Prairie, passed away while diving the Red Sea in Egypt on Dec. 5, 2022. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s…
William Oliver Holte, age 97, of Eden Prairie, died on Dec. 17, 2022. He is survived by wife Carol, children Timothy (Debra Vest), Mark (Pat Harty), Joyce Conley (John), Jeff…